Prof. Wande Abimbola, the former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), has warned that Nigeria’s university system is on the brink of collapse unless the Federal Government intervenes urgently with a bailout for academics. Speaking as a guest on Boiling Point Arena, a monthly interview programme hosted by media professional Dr Ayo Arowojolu and
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has directed that lecturers in polytechnics and other Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions who do not obtain a Master’s degree within five years of employment will be moved to non-teaching roles. In a circular dated 10 September and addressed to rectors and provosts, NBTE Executive
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Prof Paulinus Chijioke, has assured that the dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored with ongoing reforms in the teacher education sector. Chijioke, who spoke in Abuja, said the recent approval of a dual mandate for selected colleges of education to
Educationists have commended the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary and technical education, but warn that poor implementation might kill the move. Speaking in a recent interview, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, stated that the former curriculum had outlived its usefulness. She lauded the
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged an improvement in the country’s educational standards to tackle the increasing rate of out-of-school population. In a statement released on Monday by its National Secretary, Achike Chude, to mark World Literacy Day, it was noted that despite various efforts made by different entities and institutions to raise
Some Nigerians have reacted to the newly revised national curriculum for primary, junior and senior secondary schools, unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Education. The ministry announced on Sunday that the new framework will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, describing it as a “lighter load, stronger minds” approach intended to ease content overload
The Federal Government, through NABTEB, has begun a significant review of 26 technical and vocational education courses to improve skills and support Nigeria’s economic growth. The review brings together education regulators, technical college principals, curriculum experts, and industry stakeholders to make sure graduates have the right skills for jobs at home and abroad. NABTEB Registrar,
The Federal government has confirmed that a revised national curriculum for primary, secondary, and technical schools will take effect from the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. The overhaul aims to reduce content overload and equip students with skills for the modern economy. Senior secondary pupils will study subjects including programming, artificial intelligence, data science,
As Nigeria grapples with economic uncertainty and youth unemployment, veteran boardroom figure Chief Olusegun Osunkeye believes the country’s education system must be restructured to address national needs. Speaking on the occasion of his 85th birthday, Osunkeye argued that universities and colleges are not producing graduates who can tackle Nigeria’s pressing challenges. We have universities of
The federal government has introduced trade subjects into the school curriculum in an effort to enhance students’ practical skills. Under the new framework, Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students will be required to choose one of six trade options: solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance, fashion design and garment making, livestock farming, beauty and cosmetology, computer
